Community Health Worker (CHW) Alliance - Project Manager

Position Information

This is a part-time or temporary non-benefited position.

Description & Details:

Position Summary

The Community Health Worker (CHW) Alliance Project Manager will lead the development and coordination of a statewide CHW Alliance facilitated by CAP Center. This position will bring together community health workers, community health representatives (CHRs), healthcare organizations, tribal partners, public health agencies, academic institutions, and community-based organizations to strengthen and advance the CHW workforce across North Dakota.

The Project Manager will coordinate Alliance operations, facilitate stakeholder engagement, support strategic planning, oversee communications, manage budgets and timelines, and lead planning efforts for the Alliance. Website.

Key Responsibilities

Alliance Development & Coordination

• Coordinate and facilitate Steering Committee, workgroup, and stakeholder meetings.
• Recruit and engage Alliance members and partners statewide.
• Support development of the Alliances mission, vision, governance, and membership structure.
• Foster collaboration among healthcare, public health, tribal, academic, and community organizations.

Strategic Planning & Workforce Development

• Collaborate with other CAP Center team members to distribute a statewide assessment of the CHW and CHR workforce.
• Support development of a North Dakota CHW Landscape Report to identify priorities, gaps, and opportunities.
• Assist in identifying strategic priorities and workforce development needs.

Communications & Outreach

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Alliance activities.
• Manage communications, member engagement, newsletters, and resource sharing.
• Coordinate marketing and outreach efforts to increase awareness and participation.
• Support development and launch of the Alliance website.

Event & Project Management

• Plan and coordinate quarterly statewide meetings and networking events.
• Lead planning efforts for the inaugural CHW Summit in 2027.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and progress reports.

Reports To: CAP Center Leadership

Work Schedule: Part-time, 16 hours per week

Location: Remote or hybrid

Travel: Possible travel within North Dakota required

Advertised Pay: $35 per hour

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in public health, healthcare administration, social work, communications, business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in project management, coalition building, community engagement, healthcare, or public health.
• Strong facilitation, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, meeting coordination, and budget management preferred.

Year One Priorities:

• Establish Steering Committee and workgroups.
• Develop Alliance governance and membership structures.
• Build a statewide CHW and CHR network.
• Launch communication and resource-sharing systems.
• Complete a statewide CHW Landscape Report.
• Develop and launch the Alliance website.
• Plan and begin implementation of the 2027 CHW Summit.

To Apply - Applications must include the following materials:

Applicants should submit the following. Each required element should be uploaded separately.

• Cover letter addressing interest and detailing how the applicant meets qualifications
• Resume

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please include within application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with NDSU, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.

Employment Eligibility:

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About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

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